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South Brooklyn Islamic Center (SBIC) opened at 7610 – 3rd Avenue (next to Omonia). Google it and you will see the picture above. RealtyNerd’s red storefront disappeared. On the window, it says “Thank You Bay Ridge, we have gone virtual.” Now there is a painted white storefront, some […]
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020Credit Cards Not Working on Parking Meters
NYC Parking Meters are not accepting credit cards. There is a software issue involving the year turning to 2020, so the machines need to be upgraded. See story here The meter still accepts coins or you can use the app.
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020Neo-Nazi Poster Hung in Bay Ridge
See Update Here This is the year of people doing what they want with no regard for anyone else. How does someone hang that here and think it is okay? These flyers are were hung by a supporter of the “The Patriot Front” neo-nazi group. See here Most people […]
Thursday, December 26th, 2019Recycle Your Xmas Tree in Bay Ridge
Bare Christmas trees can be left outside for the sanitation to pick up. (Bare meaning: no lights or decorations) Or you can participate in NYC Mulchfest by bringing your tree to Owl’s Head Park on Saturday, January 4th and Saturday, Jan. 11th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – see here If you […]
Thursday, December 26th, 20193rd Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge 2020
The Third Avenue Festival was cancelled due to covid-10. The Narrows Harvest Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The Ragamuffin Day Parade was cancelled Halloween is on. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is on – but no viewers can be present due to COVID-19.
Monday, December 16th, 2019Rimas Star Fashions Opened on 5th Avenue
Rimas Star opened at 6752 5th Avenue. A corner deli/grocery used to be here – it closed quietly. It sells clothing and a lot of special occasion dresses for weddings (both the bride, bridesmaids and guests) or proms. Beautiful fabrics and beading work! Congratulations to the new owners on their […]
Sunday, December 15th, 2019Ramy is Filming at Tanoreen on 12/16
On Monday December 16 2019, Ramy is filming at Tanoreen at 7523 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. They are filming an Egyptian wedding. Ramy is a comedy show on Hulu. It’s about an Egyptian-American man practicing Islam in NJ. Reviews criticize the role of Muslim women in the show (see here) […]
Sunday, December 15th, 2019Shoutout to Super Roofer and Skinflints
Today, our neighbor Bill Boshell, owner of Super Roofer and Skinflints are bringing an amazing Santa experience to Bay Ridge. Last year, I was on the Avenue when Santa pulled up in a sleigh outside of Skinflints. I was in awe for five minutes and then called everyone in my phone to come […]
Sunday, December 15th, 2019Best Holiday Drink is at the Hideout
The Bay Ridge Bid on 5th Avenue had a contest for the best holiday drink. Congratulations to The Hideout on having the winning drink, Elf Juice. We have to stop in and try it! The Hideout is at 8415 5th Avenue.
Saturday, December 14th, 2019Wicked Monk Cold Brew
The Wicked Monk is on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street.
Saturday, December 14th, 2019Merry Christmas Wicked Monk
I have loved The Wicked Monk since it was on 5th Avenue decades ago! Love their windows! This evening while we were at The Monk, someone from the Bay Ridge Dems asked me if I was the Queen. LOL….not everyone in the Bay Ridge Dems is happy about the Socialist […]
Saturday, December 14th, 2019Albanese and Brannan Twitter Tango 2
Albanese didn’t intend to have a discussion with Brannan – he was just discussing how the Citizen App shows incidents with guns. Then a resident mentioned that Brannan told residents not to believe the hyped-up stories on the Citizen App because many are false. I have been at two locations in Bay […]
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